Ultimate Fighting Calendar
UFCUFC 93: FRANKLIN vs HENDERSON
Light Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Eric Schafer
United StatesEric Schafer
“Red”
14-8-2
RESULT

Eric Schafer def. Antonio Mendes (TKO)

TKO · Round 1 · 3:35
Antonio Mendes
BrazilAntonio Mendes
“Samurai”
18-13-0
Saturday, January 17, 2009
The O2

Eric Schafer defeated Antonio Mendes by TKO in round 1 (3:35) in the Light Heavyweight bout of UFC 93: FRANKLIN vs HENDERSON, held Saturday, January 17, 2009 at The O2.

Fight stats

Eric Schafer
Antonio Mendes
0
Knockdowns
0
22 of 30
Significant strikes
3 of 5
73%
Sig. strike accuracy
60%
59 of 67
Total strikes
9 of 11
0 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
0%
Takedown accuracy
—
0
Submission attempts
0
1
Reversals
0
3:07
Control time
0:09
Significant strikes by target
22 of 30
Head
2 of 4
0 of 0
Body
0 of 0
0 of 0
Leg
1 of 1
0 of 0
Distance
2 of 4
0 of 0
Clinch
0 of 0
22 of 30
Ground
1 of 1

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
22 of 30
Sig. str.
3 of 5
59 of 67
Total str.
9 of 11
0 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
3:07
Ctrl
0:09

Frequently asked questions

Who won Eric Schafer vs Antonio Mendes?

Eric Schafer defeated Antonio Mendes by TKO in round 1 (3:35) in the Light Heavyweight bout of UFC 93: FRANKLIN vs HENDERSON, held Saturday, January 17, 2009 at The O2.

Referee
Dan Miragliotta
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Eric Schafer 43%57% Antonio Mendes

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

14-8-2
Record
18-13-0
1511
Elo rating
1558
0
Win Streak
0
48
Age
45
6'3"
191 cm
Height
6'3"
191 cm
76"
193 cm
Reach
77"
196 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Southpaw
Light Heavyweight
Weight Class
Light Heavyweight
United States
Nationality
Brazil

Striking Profile

1.89
SLpM
1.34
34%
Str. Acc.
47%
3.38
SApM
6.85
56%
Str. Def.
22%

Grappling Profile

1.81
TD Avg.
2.51
36%
TD Acc.
50%
50%
TD Def.
100%
1.80
Sub. Avg.
0.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Eric Schafer · 1-4
  • L
    Jorge Rivera
    UFC on FX: Guillard vs MillerFri, Jan 20, 2012
    TKO · R2 · 1:31 · Middleweight
  • L
    Aaron Simpson
    UFC 136: EDGAR vs. MAYNARD IIISun, Oct 9, 2011
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • L
    Jason Brilz
    UFC Live: Vera vs JonesSun, Mar 21, 2010
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Ryan Bader
    UFC 104: MACHIDA v SHOGUNSat, Oct 24, 2009
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Antonio Mendes
    UFC 93: FRANKLIN vs HENDERSONSat, Jan 17, 2009
    TKO · R1 · 3:35 · Light Heavyweight
Antonio Mendes · 3-2
  • L
    Eric Schafer
    UFC 93: FRANKLIN vs HENDERSONSat, Jan 17, 2009
    TKO · R1 · 3:35 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Thiago Silva
    UFC 84: ILL WILLSat, May 24, 2008
    TKO · R1 · 2:24 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Robert Jocz
    KSW 7 - KonfrontacjaSat, Jun 2, 2007
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 3:00
  • W
    Michal Materla
    KSW 7 - KonfrontacjaSat, Jun 2, 2007
    Split Decision · R2 · 5:00
  • W
    Martin Zawada
    KSW 7 - KonfrontacjaSat, Jun 2, 2007
    Unanimous Decision · R2 · 5:00

Career Averages

Based on 9 fights · 2 fights
15.7
Avg sig. strikes
4.0
1.00
Avg takedowns
0.50
2:06
Avg control time
0:16
27
Career high strikes
5
3
Career high TDs
1

Strike Distribution

Eric Schafer
Strike target
Antonio Mendes
78%
Head
38%
13%
Body
50%
9%
Leg
13%
Eric Schafer
Strike position
Antonio Mendes
43%
Distance
50%
18%
Clinch
38%
39%
Ground
13%